MD-102 Microsoft Intune built-in app types Practice Question
Your organization uses Microsoft Intune to manage 1,500 Windows 10 and 500 macOS devices. You need to deploy Microsoft Edge (Stable channel) to all Windows devices. The deployment must ensure that Edge is set as the default browser, and that the 'SmartScreen' feature is enabled. You also want to ensure that users cannot change the default browser setting. You have created a configuration profile with the required settings. The Edge app is available in the Microsoft Store for Business. Which deployment method should you use to meet all requirements with the least administrative effort?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates might think a Win32 app is required for setting policies, but Intune's built-in Edge app type can deploy the browser and apply configuration profiles simultaneously.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Use the 'Microsoft Edge for Windows 10 and later' built-in app type in Intune, assign it as 'Required' to a device group, and apply the configuration profile.
The built-in 'Microsoft Edge for Windows 10 and later' app type in Intune provides a streamlined deployment for Edge. It allows specifying the channel (Stable), and configuration profiles can enforce the default browser and enable SmartScreen. This requires the least administrative effort as it's fully integrated. Option A (PowerShell script) requires custom scripting and registry manipulation, which is more effort and less manageable. Option B (Win32 app) works but requires downloading the offline installer and applying the configuration profile separately, whereas the built-in type is simpler. Option D (Store for Business app) requires OMA-URI for settings, but the built-in app type already supports configuration profiles, making it unnecessary.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Use a PowerShell script to install Edge and apply settings via registry.
Why it's wrong here
Scripting is not least effort.
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Deploy Edge as a Win32 app using the offline installer, and apply the configuration profile separately.
Why it's wrong here
Deploying Edge as a Win32 app using an offline installer, while effective for many custom or line-of-business applications, does not offer the least administrative effort for Microsoft Edge. This method requires separate management of the application package and the configuration profile needed to enforce default browser settings and prevent user changes. It is tempting because Win32 app deployment is a robust solution for distributing applications not available through Intune's dedicated app types or the Microsoft Store for Business. It would be the correct choice for deploying complex applications with custom installation scripts or dependencies that require granular control over the deployment process.
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Use the 'Microsoft Edge for Windows 10 and later' built-in app type in Intune, assign it as 'Required' to a device group, and apply the configuration profile.
Why this is correct
Built-in app type simplifies deployment and policy application.
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Deploy Edge as a Microsoft Store for Business app and use OMA-URI to set default browser.
Why it's wrong here
OMA-URI is for custom settings, not built-in.
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Key term
Win32 app
A Win32 app is a traditional Windows program that runs directly on a Windows PC, using the same system resources and displaying a standard window with menus and buttons.
Key term
Configuration profile
A configuration profile is a set of settings and policies that can be applied remotely to devices to enforce security, compliance, and customization rules.
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